Slim, rectangular box (part a), the top quarter of which is formed by the fitted lid (part b). Surface of box and lid is entirely carved in relief; figures in a garden scene with trees and pavilions are depicted.

Short, rounded vase-like vessel with a raised lip Top portion of vessel is glazed in green and brown; lower portion is dark black-brown.

Small, bottle-shaped, brown-grey vase with a long neck and flaring rim; incised linear bands ring the shoulders.

Short, brown, bottle-shaped vase with a flaring lip atop the neck and two dark brown bands around the shoulders.

Short, rounded bowl with a wide, raised mouth, a short foot, and a thin brown glaze on the exterior.

Bottle vase with a large, flaring foot and a tall, flaring neck; lotus designs in blue on gray ground.

Seated female figure representing the Japanese empress (part a) dressed in imperial costume. Elaborate headdress of gold-coloured metal and beads. Predominantly red-orange and white. Stand (part b) is wood in the shape of a book covered with green cloth and having orange and white binding.

Various vessels for ceremony; 2 vases, 2 cups on stands, a larger cup(?) and a lacquered stand(?)

Circular brass dish with a flat bottom, raised sides, and a repousse goose in the center surrounded by two concentric circles of engraved designs around the rim.

Set of four plain, black lacquered bowls of decreasing size--bowls nest inside each other.